Inspiring research
Inspiring research
The University of Exeter is a vibrant centre for new ideas; a university free of internal boundaries.
Soon to become a member of the Russell Group, our research has an outstanding foundation with world-class research in all of our subject areas. We provide a world-class research environment, which we are enriching with over £230 million investment in infrastructure and staff. This includes new laboratories and equipment for science research, and redeveloped library and seminar spaces for humanities and the social sciences, all as part of our impressive wider capital investment programme.
This has revolutionised our campuses and made Exeter a genuine destination university for the 21st century.
Find out more about our approach to research in the full statement by Professor Nick Talbot, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research & Knowledge Transfer
Key research themes
Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, from climate change to conflicts in the Middle East.
We believe the future of research lies in breaking down traditional barriers between academic disciplines, so that the bigger problems of the 21st century can be considered from human as well as physical perspectives. To enable this we have identified a number of interdisciplinary research themes, and undertaken projects such as the Bridging the Gaps initiative.
Climate change and sustainable futures
Climate change is one of the most significant phenomena of the 21st century, needing a truly interdisciplinary approach to tackle the issues it raises.
Extrasolar planets
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Extrasolar planets exist outside of Earth’s immediate solar system. By researching their atmospheres and underlying physics, we can learn more about our own planet, its history, and its future.
Functional materials
Invisibility screens for radar, artificial bone, solar panels, novel sensors; all rely on functional materials, whose properties derive from and are controlled by their underlying design.
Genomics
Some of the most fundamental questions associated with developments in genetic research and its application are being addressed by Egenis.
Medical history
Enhance the University's reputation for research within the field of medical history and for the social study of contemporary medical and health-related activities.
Middle Eastern & Islamic studies
Our Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies is one of the leading research bodies in Europe.
Migration and identity
Our researchers are amongst the very best in the world, with nearly 90% of our research being rated at international levels.
Systems biology
From subcellular processes to entire ecosystems, we are developing models to understand systems at every scale.
Translational medicine, personalised healthcare and public health
Exeter is internationally recognised for clinical and translational research in diabetes, mood disorders and interventions to achieve behavioural change for health.
